Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.
Age & Gender
veterinarian, Vaud
median
MenWomen
Men: 16-25median CHF 0
Women: 16-25median CHF 0
Men: 25-35median CHF 41 500
Women: 25-35median CHF 84 200
Men: 35-45median CHF 100 000
Women: 35-45median CHF 100 000
Men: 45-55median CHF 0
Women: 45-55median CHF 98 000
Men: 55+median CHF 0
Women: 55+median CHF 0
median CHF 88 400
Salary by work experience
The graph shows how the number of years working as a veterinarian relates to income levels.
Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 0. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 100 000 per year.
Salary by work experience
veterinarian, Vaud
median
0-2 yearsmedian CHF 68 400
3-5 yearsmedian CHF 74 100
6-8 yearsmedian CHF 88 700
9-11 yearsmedian CHF 99 000
12-21 yearsmedian CHF 100 000
median CHF 88 400
+46%
salary progression through years of experience
Salary trend
The graph shows how salaries for veterinarian have changed over time.
In 2017-2019, the annual median salary was CHF 91 000. From 2023-2025, the median salary reached its highest at CHF 98 000 per year.
The highest paying industry for a veterinarian is Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals, with an average salary of CHF 130 000 anually. Followed by Public administration / Associations and Health care / Social services industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.
Highest-Paying industries for veterinarian, Vaud
Industry
Median salary
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Jobs
Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
CHF 130 000Set up Job Alert
Public administration / Associations
CHF 100 000Set up Job Alert
Health care / Social services
CHF 88 400Set up Job Alert
Service sector in general
CHF 40 000Set up Job Alert
Banking / Financial institutions
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Building trade / Real estate
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Consulting various
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Education
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Retail trade / Wholesaling
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Utilities
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Salary by cantons for veterinarian
The top two high-paying cantons for veterinarian are Vaud and Zurich. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.